Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Education
Senate Bill 302
Relating to: the department of public instruction's waiver authority related to parental choice programs, the Special Needs Scholarship Program, and independent charter schools.
By Senator Stroebel; cosponsored by Representative Wittke.
April 08, 2021 Referred to Committee on Education
April 21, 2021 Public Hearing Held
Present: (4) Senator Darling; Senators Nass, Larson and Smith.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Senator Bernier.
Appearances For
· Rep Robert Wittke - Asm District 62
· Jim Bender - School Choice WI Action
· Chanell Crawford - Dept. of Public Instruction Will be testifying along with Jim Bender
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Senator Duey Stroebel - 20th Senate District
· Andrew Davis - MMAC
· Executive Director Sharon Schmeling - Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
May 03, 2021 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (7) Senator Darling; Senators Bernier, Nass, Jagler, Larson, Smith and Johnson.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Senator Bernier that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (7) Senator Darling; Senators Bernier, Nass, Jagler, Larson, Smith and Johnson.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Senator Bernier that Senate Bill 302 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (7) Senator Darling; Senators Bernier, Nass, Jagler, Larson, Smith and Johnson.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 0
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Jerry Ponio
Committee Clerk
